Just thought that a thread dedicated to questions/tips/issues for Docomo SO-02E users would be nice.
I don't have it yet, but i'm planning to get the white one. :laugh:
Xperia launcher
stryker.jp said:
Just thought that a thread dedicated to questions/tips/issues for Docomo SO-02E users would be nice.
I don't have it yet, but i'm planning to get the white one. :laugh:
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I have a question, my DoCoMo XZ is being sent to me as we speak, and I was wondering if the xperia launcher is loaded on the phone so I can switch to it from the DoCoMo launcher. Since the DoCoMo launcher looks pretty lame, if not I can always use some other launcher.
^ Yes, Xperia Launcher is included. docomo XZ also includes both stock Android browser and Chrome.
stryker.jp said:
Just thought that a thread dedicated to questions/tips/issues for Docomo SO-02E users would be nice.
I don't have it yet, but i'm planning to get the white one. :laugh:
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Way ahead of you, bud
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2121879
Lots of bloatware on SO-02E, but fortunately docomo has made it possible (at least the 10.1.D.0.317 ROM) to disable many apps.
DISCLAIMER: These are apps I have disabled according to my own usage pattern. Disabling these apps may cause errors for you depending on your usage patterns, so beware!
First, the following should not be disabled if you live in Japan:
DcmWapPushHelper - push notifications services for Japan emergency alerts (earthquake/tsunami)
Disaster kit - Docomo service for posting "I'm safe" message during emergencies
docomo service - docomo-specific settings menu provider, necessary to access docomo network settings
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List of stock apps you can disable if you don't use them:
Account Manager - manager for Sony Music Unlimited/PlayMemories Online services
Android Live Wallpapers
Ambient time live wallpaper
Anonymous Usage Stats
AUTO-GPS - docomo service to enable/disable GPS based on location, prefer Tasker or other app
Black Hole
Bubbles
Calculator - Xperia calc app and Small App
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks - browser "Docomo Bookmarks" provider
com.sonyericsson.unplugchargerreminder - disconnect AC adapter popup
Contact Picker 2.3 - Xperia Japanese keyboard "mushroom" extension
DecomeEmojiManager
Devices - connect Xperia media players to other Sony devices provider
dmenu
Docomo DB Agent - database provider for docomo apps
DOCOMO Initialization - one-time setup guide
docomo location information
docomo location information (sub)
Email - if you do not need to setup a non-Google email account
Enchanted forest
Exchange Services - if you do not need Exchange email
Face Unlock
Google lyrics extension - Walkman lyrics lookup
Gｶﾞｲﾄﾞ番組表DL - EPG data provider for 1seg
Instruction Manual
iコンシェル - docomo 411-like services
iコンシェルコンテンツ - content provider
Location-based Wi-Fi - enable/disable Wi-Fi based on location, prefer Y5 or other app
Magic Smoke Wallpapers
Media Player - docomo media player, prefer Walkman/Movies or other media player
Moji-Henshu
Mono - Xperia Japanese keyboard skin (keep at least one skin installed)
mora Music Extension - Walkman extension
MusicFX
Music Visualization Wallpapers - Walkman visualization
Music Unlimited - Sony online music service
Notes - Xperia note app and Small App, prefer other note-taking app
Phase Beam
Phonebook Service - docomo phonebook, prefer stock Xperia contact manager, or other contact manager
Photo slideshow - Xperia slideshow wallpaper
Picasa Uploader
PlayMemories Online - Sony online photo service
Recorder - Xperia voice recorder Small App
Sakura - Xperia Japanese keyboard skin (keep at least one skin installed)
Schedule & Memo - prefer other memo app
Screen mirroring
SD card backup - Xperia backup app, prefer other backup app
SensMe(tm) slideshow - Xperia Album slideshow provider
Sony car - driver-friendly UI
Sony Select - Sony recommendations
Timer - Xperia timer Small App
TrackID(tm)
TV launcher - TV-friendly UI
TV program player - Xperia app for playing DRM content recorded from Bravia devices
Weather widget - Xperia widget that can only be used on Xperia Launcher
Wikipedia extension - Walkman artist info extension
Wireless TV prog. transf. - service for TV program player
Woody - Xperia Japanese keyboard skin (keep at least one skin installed)
Xperia AppShare - this and the following are for integrating social network services into phonebook/widgets/etc
Xperia Calendar Sync - as above
Xperia FB Setup - as above
Xperia Friends' Music - as above
Xperia Music Likes - as above
Xperia Proxy (Facebook) - as above
Xperia Proxy (Twitter) - as above
Xperia Share - as above
Xperia Social Engine - as above
Xperia Social Engine Photos (Facebook) - as above
Xperia Social Engine Photos (Picasa) - as above
Xperia Social Engine Photos (PlayMemories Online) - as above
Xperia Social Engine Sharing (Facebook) - as above
Xperia Social Engine Sharing (Twitter) - as above
Xperia Twitter Setup - as above
Xperia Wallpapers - stock Xperia Z wallpapers
YouTube extention - Walkman extension
YouTube karaoke extension - Walkman extension
しゃべって検索 - docomo voice search service
ドコモバックアップ - docomo cloud backup service
ドコモ音声入力 - docomo speech input keyboard
電子書籍 Reader by Sony - Sony e-reader
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With unnecessary apps disabled, the SO-02E has excellent battery life, with nearly no drain on standby!
nice, thanks for sharing!
i just bought the SO-02E too!
Does anyone know how we can use some other mms app instead of i-mode mail?
its so hard to use.
FYI, you can now upgrade the SO-02E to support NFC-A payments (so you can use Google Wallet in the US/Europe and Mastercard's PayPass system later) as of last friday 22 Feb.
You need to bring the phone into the Docomo shop for a (free) SIM card change.
for the future update (official) does the phone has to be in Japan with DoCoMo sim card in it in order to receive update like many other DoComo phones?
stryker.jp said:
Does anyone know how we can use some other mms app instead of i-mode mail?
its so hard to use.
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If you get (subsidized) XZ from docomo, you will be enrolled in SPモード service, not i-mode.You can use either spモードメール (preinstalled) or CommuniCase (Play market).
spモードメール is very simple and displays emoji, but it has very few options. CommuniCase offers more options and better interface, but cannot display emoji.
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for the future update (official) does the phone has to be in Japan with DoCoMo sim card in it in order to receive update like many other DoComo phones?
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Afaik, you do not need a docomo SIM card. You will not be able to get OTA updates, but you can use PCC or SUS to download and install the updates manually. However I don't know if you must be inside Japan, so maybe someone else can help answer.
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If you get (subsidized) XZ from docomo, you will be enrolled in SPモード service, not i-mode.You can use either spモードメール (preinstalled) or CommuniCase (Play market).
spモードメール is very simple and displays emoji, but it has very few options. CommuniCase offers more options and better interface, but cannot display emoji.
Afaik, you do not need a docomo SIM card. You will not be able to get OTA updates, but you can use PCC or SUS to download and install the updates manually. However I don't know if you must be inside Japan, so maybe someone else can help answer.
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thanks, i made a typo on my above post.
I meant to say sp-mode is very troublesome to use, can we not use the other mail clients.
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stryker.jp said:
thanks, i made a typo on my above post.
I meant to say sp-mode is very troublesome to use, can we not use the other mail clients.
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Not if you want to use your carrier mail address.
Good News!
Now that ROOT has been achieved on SO-02E, what can we do with it?
Install new roms?!
Given that kernel source was released concurrently with the phone, yes I would expect to see some recovery-installable ROMs in fairly short order.
Very happy with the SO-02E, once all the bloatware is disabled.
A bit of a shame that we have to choose between using a case and using the dock.
I installed one of these leather protective layers from msyplus (made in japan, JPY 4000) and it looks gorgeous, but cannot use the dock anymore.
I have also installed CWM for locked bootloaders and it works great.
The only issue I have has been with the walkman player. Music would skip very briefly after some time. Rebootingthe phone would help for an hour or so.
Very rarely have the issue with Poweramp though.
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By the way, anyone knows of a way to get a clean unbranded rom but keep @docomo.ne.jp address and NFC (I use Edy and mobile suica)?
after I disable all bloatware, I'm really happy with it.
Thank for your guides
re: iMode?
stryker.jp said:
Does anyone know how we can use some other mms app instead of i-mode mail?
its so hard to use.
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How is it hard to use? If you don't use the Japanese app, you will get corruption when you receive MMS mail from other Japanese users who used templates or other features not handled properly by the standard android app.
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dliao said:
for the future update (official) does the phone has to be in Japan with DoCoMo sim card in it in order to receive update like many other DoComo phones?
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I updated mine already, inside Japan, but over WiFi, with Mobile Data off. I don't think it needs a Docomo SIM. My Xperia Acro HD also updated with an eMobile SIM just fine.
Batter Power Management in Docomo SO-02E
Does anyone notice that the Tablet Z from Docomo lacks on the following feature :
My Power Management is different from the original Sony Tablet Z I was wondering if it is because is a docomo version (I have the latest firmware)
stryker.jp said:
thanks, i made a typo on my above post.
I meant to say sp-mode is very troublesome to use, can we not use the other mail clients.
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You should use "CommuniCase"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nttdocomo.communicase.carriermail
This one is way quicker and it can also recieve other mails like Gmail
Sent from my Xperia Z(SO-02E) using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Hi everyone ,
Hope you all are enjoying z2.
Just bought my Z2 (was using iPhone as primary phone) - wanted to buy Z3 but ultimately bought z2- looking forward to use it for at least 1 year . Hopefully z2 will get lollypop update.
by the way can anyone tell how to record screen video without rooting ??? I saw somewhere z3 is capable of doing that- but could not fogure out for z2. I need it very badly. Although I purchased one app , but that requires rooting - in this time I don't want to root. I am trying to be a android app developer so I need some app for the recording.
Another question - how can i import data like call log, msg(sms) , notes , to -do list (most imp) from iphone with MAC?
Not sure
You may be able to use the Sony PC companion bridge for mac
For screen recording you must be on 23.xxxx.167 or newer to be able to screen record
Its in the power menu
For the question regarding phone contacts and message import.
You need to download: Wondershare MobileTrans. Link:http://www.wondershare.com/phone-transfer/ With this program you can transfer your contacts, messages, call logs, calendar, photos, music, video and apps between iPhone and Android. If you still have your iPhone, if you connect both phones at the same time, you can use the 1 Click Transfor in MobileTrans. If you dont have your iPhone, then you can backup the iPhone in iTunes, and restore everything via the backup on the Z2. Hope that helps
Thank you for the infos
Hello there!
Even if it is considered quite bloat free, I've managed to find quite a lot of apps that, from my point of view I can safely freeze, maybe even totally uninstall. Camera extensions, wallpapers, apps whose Google version I'm already using, or anything related to phone support... Here's the list (generated with Titanium Backup):
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Account Manager 3.4.0 (com.sony.snei.np.android.account)
Album 7.9.A.1.2 (com.sonyericsson.album)
AR effect 4.5.3 (com.sonymobile.androidapp.cameraaddon.areffect)
AR mask 1.0.C.2.7 (com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.facefusion)
Blue 17.0.A.0.9 (com.sonymobile.themes.id005)
Bubble 28.0.A.0.20 (com.sonymobile.styleportrait.addon.bubble)
Calendar 20.1.A.1.16 (com.sonymobile.calendar)
com.sonyericsson.startupflagservice 2.0 (com.sonyericsson.startupflagservice)
com.sonymobile.rcsvideoprovider 1.0 (com.sonymobile.rcsvideoprovider)
Creative effect 1.0.C.2.7 (com.sonyericsson.android.addoncamera.artfilter)
Dark 17.0.A.0.9 (com.sonymobile.themes.id007)
Email 12.0.A.0.12 (com.sonymobile.email)
Everyday 28.0.A.0.20 (com.sonymobile.styleportrait.addon.daily)
Exchange Services 6.4.123892212.release (com.google.android.gm.exchange)
Face in picture 1.0.C.2.7 (com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.dual)
Facebook App Installer D18.2 (com.facebook.system)
Facebook App Manager D18.2 (com.facebook.appmanager)
File Commander 3.6.13986 (com.mobisystems.fileman)
Film 28.0.A.0.20 (com.sonymobile.styleportrait.addon.star)
FM radio 4.0 (com.sonyericsson.fmradio)
Google Play Movies & TV 3.20.10 (com.google.android.videos)
Green 17.0.A.0.9 (com.sonymobile.themes.id001)
Grey 17.0.A.0.9 (com.sonymobile.themes.id006)
Introduction to Xperia™ 2.0.A.0.18 (com.sonymobile.gettoknowit)
Light 17.0.A.0.9 (com.sonymobile.themes.id008)
Lounge 3.3.9 (com.sonyericsson.xhs)
Messaging 29.3.D.0.39 (com.sonyericsson.conversations)
Movie Creator 3.6.A.2.3 (com.sonymobile.moviecreator.rmm)
Music 9.3.3.A.0.1 (com.sonyericsson.music)
Mystery 28.0.A.0.20 (com.sonymobile.styleportrait.addon.blue)
my Xperia 0.0.A.0.101 (com.sonymobile.mx.android)
Orange 17.0.A.0.9 (com.sonymobile.themes.id002)
Paint 28.0.A.0.20 (com.sonymobile.styleportrait.addon.paint)
Photo slideshow 2.0.A.0.7 (com.sonymobile.slideshow)
pip 1.0 (com.sonymobile.pip)
PlayStation™ Video 17.1.A.0.1 (com.sony.snei.vu)
Podcast 2.2.A.0.12 (com.sonymobile.podcast)
Purple 17.0.A.0.9 (com.sonymobile.themes.id004)
RCS services 2.5 (com.gsma.rcs)
RCS settings 1.1.3 (com.sonymobile.rcs.settings)
Red 17.0.A.0.9 (com.sonymobile.themes.id003)
Red lips 28.0.A.0.20 (com.sonymobile.styleportrait.addon.red)
Retail Demo 4.00.28 (com.sonymobile.retaildemo)
Smart Connect™ 5.7.31.935 (com.sonyericsson.extras.liveware)
Software update 3.2.1.A.0.10 (com.sonyericsson.updatecenter)
Sound Photo 1.0.C.2.7 (com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.soundphoto)
Style Cover 1.3.A.0.17 (com.sonymobile.coverapp)
Style Cover widget 1.3.A.0.5 (com.sonymobile.coverwidget)
Style portrait 28.1.1.1.18 (com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.styleportrait)
Sunshine 28.0.A.0.20 (com.sonymobile.styleportrait.addon.sunshine)
Suntan 28.0.A.0.20 (com.sonymobile.styleportrait.addon.suntan)
Support 3.3.11 (com.sonymobile.support)
TalkBack 5.0.4 (com.google.android.marvin.talkback)
Video 9.5.A.0.24 (com.sonyericsson.video)
Vodafone Services 6.0.1 (com.android.stk)
Weather 1.1.A.0.10 (com.sonymobile.xperiaweather)
Weather widget 2.4.A.0.5 (com.sonyericsson.advancedwidget.weather)
What's New 3.4.A.0.6 (com.sonymobile.entrance)
Xperia™ 17.0.A.0.9 (com.sonymobile.themes.id000)
Xperia™ Chinese keyboard 14.0 (com.sonyericsson.textinput.chinese)
Xperia™ Configurator 3.0 (com.sonymobile.deviceconfigtool)
Xperia™ Home 10.0.A.0.31 (com.sonyericsson.home)
Xperia™ Japanese keyboard 3.2.A.0.13 (com.sonymobile.pobox)
Xperia™ keyboard 7.3.A.0.54 (com.sonyericsson.textinput.uxp)
Xperia™ Live Wallpaper 3.1.A.0.1 (com.sonymobile.experienceflow2)
Xperia™ Lounge Pass 1.0.4 (com.sonymobile.xperialounge.services)
Xperia™ Tips 1.1.A.0.54 (com.sonymobile.getmore.client)
Xperia™ Transfer Mobile 2.2.A.4.12 (com.sonymobile.xperiatransfermobile)
Xperia™ wallpapers 4.0.A.0.1 (com.sonyericsson.wallpaperpicker)
What are the apps that you would or do freeze/uninstall from the Sony firmware? Is there anything else beside mine (I might have missed something)?
Have a nice day!
Are you still able to receive OTA updates after disabling/freezing/uninstalling What's New and/or Support?
I also noticed that you removed FM radio. What was your reason? Personally, I found it easy and simple to use and like the idea of not needing to scour the Play store to find a replacement and potentially deal with ads/in-app purches etc.
Honestly I don't care that much about the OTA as I need to "touch" the system partition in order for Secure Settings (an long un-updated Tasker plugin), but maybe I'll look into that at a point and bring back the OTA's (probably after the Nougat update).
As for the FM Radio, I don't really use it and, if I ever would, I would simply unfreeze it.
I see, so this is a list of apps that are worth removing based on your personal preference, not in general. Your post title could potentially lead to misunderstandings though.
In light of that, I came across this great comprehensive list of sony bloatware that a member of this forum was maintaining a while back:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1geFByRKDTOOZSIBOixO2boG1_78NUjqzkB6iozzJ4-k/edit#gid=0
It's quite detailed, and very useful to help determine which apps are irrelevant for you and decide whether to disable/uninstall it. Although it's based on Lollipop firmware, you'll find that most of the apps are still present on later versions.
Source and credit
By the way, I am curious, are there any benefits to disabling the FM radio app (and other similar system apps) if you're not using it anyway? I assume it doesn't run silently in the background as long as you don't launch it? Disabling/removing system apps doesn't free up usable space either, since the system partition size is fixed, so the data partition is unaffected.
I have a detailed personal list of stock google and sony apps, analyzed by decompiling them so i can remove those i don't need. If i have some time i'll share it
Here's a good contribute too http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/help/bloatware-safe-to-uninstall-t3387202.
Another list here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1geFByRKDTOOZSIBOixO2boG1_78NUjqzkB6iozzJ4-k/htmlview#
by removing lots of apps you can get a smoother system and
Remember: you should uninstall or hide the packages ("pm hide" command, useful on unrooted phones or if you want to quicky recover the "deleted" app). If you simply freeze/disable them they can be started by other apps and services will keep running.
Can I somehow freeze or remove those apps wihtout having a rooted device? Maybe through ADB?
tobiasg2603 said:
Can I somehow freeze or remove those apps wihtout having a rooted device? Maybe through ADB?
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You can disable system apps without root, go to settings > apps > show system apps, tap on the app you want to disable and tap the disable button.
You can't remove them without root.
just what i've been searching for.:good:
Is there a generic smartwatch app which I can (try to) use as a replacement of the recommended app (JYou) wiht my smartwatch (H3 smart band)?
I mainly need better push notification (Jyou offers only call & sms notifications). A generic may or may not work in my case, but I am curious if there is such an app.
Thanks.
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Is there a generic smartwatch app which I can (try to) use as a replacement of the recommended app (JYou) wiht my smartwatch (H3 smart band)?
I mainly need better push notification (Jyou offers only call & sms notifications). A generic may or may not work in my case, but I am curious if there is such an app.
Thanks.
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GadgetBridge is working for me.
However, it is not clear how to
1. Increase the duration (or number of times to repeat) of notification shown on the watch (could be a firmware controlled?)?
2. How to view and analyze the heath data gadgetbridge accesses?
Does anyone know how to link the Jyou watch to Google Fit?
Hello.
Our Wear OS application, which is not a standalone application (it is a companion app of our smartphone app, it cannot be used without the smartphone app) keeps getting rejected by Google Play Policy team for the following reason : "Your application requires phone interaction for the watch version to function." even if we have clearly explained in our Play Store description that it is not a standalone application and cannot work when the smartphone app is not available.
Our application was previously accepted and published on the Play Store but we suspect a Google policy change even if we haven't found it clearly anywhere (we have only found recommendations which encourage standalone apps).
=> Are not-standalone Wear OS apps still allowed for Play Store submission or must our Wear OS app include at least a standalone feature ?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Best regards
I am not sure, but I know there are some apps that are embedded in the phone app to deploy to a WearOS watch (like the Hyundai Blue Link App and the Genesis Intelligent Connect App). If your phone is paired with a WearOS watch, it loads the app onto the phone. Maybe you can try something like that.
Funny thing is the apps right now do not load the app to the Watch4. I think it is because the Watch4 is on WearOS4. I had a different watch at one time that was plain Jane WearOS and the app loaded just fine. I am looking for Hyundai/Genesis to correct this issue. I hope.
I also got a wear os companion app update reject on 6.Jul. My last update was successful on 30.May.2022. Did not see any policy regarding to the companion app issue. It is just weird and I have also appealed to get more info. Did you appeal the reject?